California says ‘goodbye’ to plastic bags in stores
Governor Gavin Newsom signed the SB 1053 to ban plastic bag provision and replace them with recycled paper bags in stores on Sept. 24, 2024, which will be effective starting on Jan. 1, 2026.
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The CEQA is California’s biggest housing obstacle
The California Environmental Equality Act opens up housing to frivolous lawsuits, resulting in years of delay and increased prices.
Environmental racism plagues communities of color
People of color are more likely to live in areas heavy with pollution, and environmental justice movements are trying to change that.
The science behind California’s orange skies
Statewide wildfires have brought orange skies to Southern California.
Guest Opinion: How greenery can improve our cities
Planting trees is one way we can alleviate air pollution, make cities more comfortable and fight climate change.
How good is our air quality?
How does Fountain Valley’s air quality stack up against the rest of California? and what are the negative effects of having terrible air? Find out the cities with the best and worst air qualities in this article.